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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30
8 n DIVISION FACTS.

Dakota reaches One.tEird OF the dis
lance from the Dominion of Canada to
The Gulf of Mexico. It is equal in area
10 Kansas and Nebraska ; it is larger
than Minnesota and Iowa /; it is almost
az great in size as Missouri, Arkansas
and louisiana combined. In the mat
Of population Dakota. with its Co.,
600 people, is entitled to admission in
to the Union as two states. II divided
on the seventh standard parallel, either
half would have more people than any
state in the Union. at the date of their
admission except Maine and West
Virginia. These facts should afford a
sufficient answer to the arguments Of
the Sparks party against division.
Dakota is today practically divided
into two territories, and will always re.
main so. If it should be admitted Of
one state, the same division would exist
The people ofthe two sections are &C
far removed from each other that they
can never have o common interest
Yankton, in South Dakota, is 400 miles
from Devils lake IN North Dakota
further than from New York city t.
Montreal. From Fargo, on the eastern
boundary of Dakota, to the Montana
line on the west, the distance is 81
miles-further than from Chicago, Ill.
to Louisville, KY, The distance from
the northwest to the southeast corner
of tho territory is the same as the dis
lance from Chicago to Washington City
or from Chicago to Birmingham. Ala
bama, or from Chicago to Atlanta
Georgia, or from San Francisco to Sal
Lake City, or from San Francisco t
Portland, Oregon. The south line {
Dakota is exactly half way betwee
Canada and Texas. There is no 81
a%geration in these statements. Take
string and an accurate map Of tn
United States and measure the distanc
for yourself.
Is it strange, then, that if South d.
kota has a normal school Or a univel
sity North Dakota must have a simila
institution Is it strange that the n
ligious denominations divide the terri
tory into two districts or two synods {
tow dioceses2 Is it strange that "
have two. territorial fairs, one for tn
south and one for the north? All thes
things are regulated upon the standal
of economy and time. The ministt
who must attend the annual meeting
his church cannot afford to travel
thousand miles for that purpose. N
more can the farmer who desires 10 a
tend the territorial fair? Why shou
the delegate to the political c~onventic
or the member Of a legislature be cor
PEELED to do so? In 1884 the Rams
. county delegates to the two party conve
tons travelled over 1000 miles and we
away from home about ten days. Ne
year the representative who goes fro
. this city to the Masonic grand LODI
: will travel over 5000 miles to perfor
the duties required of him.
. These illustrations might be continu
indefinitely. The thoughtful buslnt
man need not be told of the disadval
h ages there are in 10000 square mi
of statehood. He can see them 1
himself.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30

The shortage in binding Irvine is
caused by the failure Of manufac-
turers to turn out the usual supply
this year. Last season there was an
e production. Irvine was 80 low that
several mills lost money and went out
of business. It is probably true that
there is not enough Irvine in the country
to tie the crop.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30

FRANK HArroN, Arthur's postmaster
general, who has opposed Blaine ever
since the man from Maine has sought
the presidency, says that he will sup
port him to the best Of his ability it
nominated next fall. He admits that
Blaine is u very strong man.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30

THERE are but seven counties in the
territory having a lower rate Of assess
ment than Ramsey, as follows: Beadle,
IL mills; Cass, l.6 mills; Custer. IL
Mlnnehaha, IL mills: Moody, IL mills;
Pennington, IL mills; Ward, l.G mills.
The rate in Ramsey is Is mills, which
places it eighth in the list of 81 counties.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30

IT is 0 quite generally understood
that the Democratic party used "civil'
service reform" as the wooden horse to
aid them to get within the walls o Troy,
and when safely within, threw off the
Disguise and boldly siezed the coveted
places of profit.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30
The Towner { lame.

The INTER-OCEAN's g Hc0unt of the
Towner celebration was quite accurate
with the exception of the. statement that
Minot furnished the win ners in the sew
eral sports. The Pendroy boys were
the champions as the following from the
News and Stockman VIII show:
The base ball boys say that they will
play the Pendroy nine at any time, and
will allow their hired pitcher to play in
/ position he is q dangerous man, haying
Fit seven different players during the
game of last Saturday.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30
Tail Track Laying.

Frank Hunter, who is with Sam
Dodd's mail and express outfit On the
front, writes that he saw seven and a
half miles of track laid In n day. This
beats anything in the track laying line
that ever took place on the western hem
isphere. The track is laid 200 miles
west Of TT. Buford, or $50 miles west Of
this CITY,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30
schooleReport.

Special Correspondents of tho %Ix7Es-ocEAx.
POPLAR GROVE, July 8.-Our school,
after a very successful term taught by
Miss Lizzie Kenefic, closed Friday even
ing July % with an entertainment which
was a grand success. It showed hard
earnest work from both pupils and teach.
er. Miss Kenefic is a model teacher and
we hope to secure her for our next term,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30

Reports from the states show that
binding Irvine will be very short this
year. In fact, there Is not enough twine
to bind the crop. Garner & Cleveland,
of this city, have a limited supply, but
chasers of Mccormick machines. 1862
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30
Didn't Jump IN the Well.

To the Editor: In perusing your val
liable paper of the last issue I netice
that Mr.. G. w. Sewell is accused Of be-
ing a fresh fish at the recent tournament
at Towner. I desire to say that the affair
was entirely uncalculated upon by my
self and that I did not import any ami
NAL, man or beast to take part in tho
sports. I enjoyed myself and lost a
small sum by supporting home talent.
I think anyone who has a feeling for his
people would have done the same. Rug
by is still ondeck, and, according to Mr..
Lincoln, 'sucess is successful"
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30

A MNAr1c from Illinois mot sparks)
threatens to kill Cleveland with a cake
Of soap. Perhaps he intends to kill his
presidential aspirations by giving the
great "unwashed" party a bath.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30

Wonder if the governor had the ter.
ritorial buildings insured against cy-
clones.-Alexandria Herald.
From reports We hear it would be
wise to insure cyclones and things
against the governor.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30

The Dakota and Eastern Mortgage Co,
Of Devils Lake, loans money to MAXI
proof and on farms for from one to fiyt
years time. Offices in First Nationa
Bank. D. w. Ensign, Secretary; A. o
Whipple. Treasurer. l6tf
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30

BELLE was bounced from the pension
Office for ~criticlsing the flag order. Have
public officials no rights which the man
Of destiny and president by. accident is
hound to respect?
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30
Stock Yards at Minot.

Col. Ullne, while at Minot last week,
purchased so acres of land in the bow Of
tho river for stock yard purposes. It is
the intention Of the NJ. Il M. people to
commence hauling cattle from the Milk
river region in . few days, The stock
will be unloaded at Minot for water, and
from there the run will be made tt
Crookston, where there is another sys
TEN of stockyards.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30
Farm For Sale.

On Freslwater lake, : containing 800
acres; $50 acres broke and in crop. Will
sell with it three horses, twenty cows
and heifers, n yoke oxen. farm ma
chinery, buildings; etc. This is q great
bargain. Apply at Merchants National
bank for particulars. 17-3t
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30

HARpER's Weekly, the Mugwump or.
gan Of New York editorially demands
nm explanation of the uncivil-service
removals from office. An explanation.
satisfactory to the Mugwumps, cannot
he Given
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30
List ofLetters.

Remaining uncalled for at the post
office at Devils Lake. D. T.. for the weel
ending July %, 1887. If not called TO-
within thirty days they will be sen
to the dead letter Office. Parties calling
for any of said letters will please say adj
vertised:
Bos Joem Joe Aatley Lars K
Brady Jno F Hill Thos
Brady J F package johnson Miss En-
Berge Ole Peterson Magee &c
Berg &c Murphy CD
Denney o l. Nichols Miss F
English r Olson Randall
Edmonts Elmer Powell Leonard
Forts 8 r. Sanborn M N
Geeland Geo F Soote Miss Sarah
Hureurlk Nathan
HI. O. RASMUSSEN,
Postmaster.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30
New Law on Marriage.

The marriage certificate required un-
der the new law may be had at this office.
There is a heavy penalty if the new law
is not complied with. All ministers and
justices must have these blanks. On
linen paper $l.O per dozen. tt
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30

$3.50, on two falls time,
for an all-steel frame Os-
borne No. II or Minnea
oils Binder, at Budde's.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30
Farm

Money to loan on farms for final proof
or otherwise, for one. two, three or five
years Apply to Fulton Il Gowran, at
Merchants National bank. Devils Lake. II
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30
Pasturage.

A car load Of Marble head lime at Gar
ner e. Cleveland's. lift
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30

have rs acres of pasture, two miles
southeast of town, we'll shaded and wat
tered. Cattle and horses cared for at rea-
sonable rates, lift FRANK DoTY.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30

Why pay rent longer when comfortable
homes are within the reach of all? Call
and examine list and prices of lots at the
First National Bank. loft
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30
Sheep,

Sheep for sale. Inquire Of NJ. L. Hef.
lin, box 175, Devils Lake.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30

John Brown has established the follow
ing prices on his bus line: From the
hotels to the boat, Is cents; round trip 25
cents. Round trip to Dana's, 40 cents.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30

All Walter A. Wood binders are wood
frames. If you want q wood frame bind.
Or G. 4 L. Rudde will sell it to you for
Sll5 on two falls time. l5tf
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30

The price for lots on the elevation south
Of the Catholic church is $50per lot. Only
q cash payment of $l7 required to secure
q home.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30

The terms of the railroad company per-
NIT parties making purchases to employ
most of their means in buildings and
improvements,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30
z

E~UoCO8THQuy.
We wish to announce to the people of
Devils Lake. and vicinity that we are
graphs at reasonable prices. We also do
free hand crayon portraits from old pic
lures. Samples on exhibition at our
studio. Respectfully,
If KERTsoN & CoURTEAU.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30

ABOUT one foot Of rain has fallen in
this region since June 10. The ground
is thoroughly soaked, and the prospect
for next year is already bright.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30

The railroad company only requires a
cash payment of one-third the purchase
price; balance in two equal annual pay
ments at Z per cent interest,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30
The New Marriaee Law.

The INTER-OcEAN ia prepared to fur
nish the necessary blanks and record re.
quired under the new law. Probate
judges must keep the record and minis
ters and justices must haveth blanks. tt
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30
North Dakota FAIRS.


Following is a list of the counties in
North Dakota which have arranged for
fnira thia fall.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30

A bargain is to be obtained by pur-
chasing the fractional block near the
passenger depot.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30
Where Is Our clupp

Fargo Argus.
The Fargo Gun Glib seems determined
to prevent the slaughter of prairie chick
ems before the close season expires,
They are already after violators.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30
OF Interest to Farmers.

All farmers In need Of binders and
mowers, will find great bargains in
second hand machines of the best make,
on easy terms, by calling on
14tf EATON e. HIGBEE,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30
II took three Rs to beat Blaine in
1884. One R. (Return) will be sufii'
Gent 10 knock Cleveland silly in 1888.

CLEVELAND will 60 to St. Louis, and
will probably visit Kansas City, st. Paul,
etc. It will do him good to see the
west. and the west can stand it.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30
Lots! Lots!!

Lots! Lots!!
l represent the railroad company in
the sale of its lots in Devils Lake. Par
ties desiring to acquire business lots or
residence lots sufficient in number to
make q home, can now obtain them at a
Girl Wanted Immediately.
For general homework. Apply to
l6tf C. O, MALONEY.
Girl Wanted.
TO do general house work. Apply to
loft s. s. SMITH.
Wood frame binders for $ll5, on two
falls time, at y. & Il. Budde's. l5tf
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30
Rec
Lime.

Leave all orders for ice and beer at NJ
Il. Lynch's. lift
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30

Come and see the Flying Dutchman
Walking Gang at Staede's.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30
Girl

For homework on T. Walkers farm,
II miles from town, Apply to
Off ALEX. WALKER.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Staodo Is not short on
twln0, but has plenty to
f1ll back orders as fast as
twlno Is wanted, and Wilt
have plenty to spare. Do
not pay fancy prices for
twlne. There will bo plon.
ty Of tWlno In time for this
harvest at Is cents per
pound. The 26 cont
game % q bluff onl w.
Ed I, p. S1ARDE,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30

A fractional block near passenger de
pot, suitable for restaurant or hotel, fol
sale. Inquire at First National Bank.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30
Certainly

You can get money on land from Eaton
& Higbee. If you learn their liberal
terms you can't help being satisfied.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30
MASON WORK.

I am prepared to contract for all kinds
of mason work and plastering. Good
work guaranteed at reasonable prices.
JAMES r. HENLEY, Devil. Lake, Oak.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30
Binding Twlne.

Binding Twlne.
Buy your machinery where you can
get Irvine. Garner 4 Cleveland take
care af their customers. 1872
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30
Twine Shortage.

G. w, SEWELL.
Rugby, July %.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30

OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE COUNTY AND CITY
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-05-26
Y. Nj. G.. A. NOTES.

The directors voted last evening to
put up an ice water barrel in front of
the association building for the free
use of the thirsty public.
The Sunday afternoon meeting was
led by H. l.. Jones of CambridgepOrt
and was of special interest, the number
present being unusually large.
The May number of the Chicago
Waterman has an interesting article
of the practical sort on "Out Door
Recreation" by c. L. Page.
The income of the automatic weigh
ing machine that stands in the st.
Johnsbury house Office is hereafter to
go into the association treasury.
An outing club was formed Wednes
day evening with E. E. Smith, w. c..
Tyler and DR.. HOyt as executive COM
mittee and A. C. Randall secretary and
treasurer.
The reception to young men Satur-
day evening was great success. Near
ly 300 young men visited the rooms.
Lemonade, real, genuine lemonade was
served, and there was singing and a
social time generally.
The college students summer school
for Bible study at Mortified, Mass, is
held this year from June 30 to July IL.
Last year St. JOhnsbury was well rep
resented at these meetings and this
year it is hoped that still larger
number will be present. All inquiries
concerning the meetings, entertain
ment, etc, can be answered by Sec.
Page.
At meeting of the directors La
evening fund was started to be used
in caring for sick young men, both the
needy and strangers. The director s
believe it impracticable to attempt tie
establishment of a hospital at this
time. Constant calls are being made
on the secretary, however, for aid foI
deserving young men who are taken
sick while away from home. Two ol
three such cases are now in hand
Secretary Page was authorized to re.
ceive funds for this work and those
who are disposed to contribute ar,
urged to hand in sums, however small
for this purpose.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-05-26
RECENT DEATHS.

HAsKELL.-J. w. Haskell died at
his home on Pearl street Monday night,
at the age of ~. Mr.. Haskell was
born in Barre in 1913. When young
his parents moved to Greensboro where
he spent the earlier years of his active
life and where he married Harriet
Baker, who survives him. Later on
he moved to Barton where he lived for
a few years and about 16 years ago
moved to st. Johnsbury and for four
years was engaged lin the hardware
trade on Railroad street in company
with A. c.. Harvey. Since selling out
he has not been engaged in active bus
mess. Last month he was appointed
town agent by Commissioner Miller and
accepted the position, but at about the
same time was taken sick and is now
dead. Mr. Haskell was quiet, unOb-
trusive man, one who commanded the
respect and confidence of all who knew
him. He leaves a widow, two sons and
a daughter. The two sons, Bliss and
George, are in the west, though the
latter is now on his way to attend his
fathers funeral. The daughter is Mrs.
Charles A. Robinson of this village.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-05-26
RAILROAD NOTES.
The Passumpsic Lease Ratified, etc.


The special meeting of the stock
holders of the Passumpsic railroad was
held at White River Junction yester-
day when the lease of the road to the
Boston & Lowell was ratified. This
agreement provides for the lease of the
Connecticut g. Passumpsic railroad
and it's leased lines, the Newport &
Richford and Massawippi railroads, to
the Boston & Lowell railroad company
for the term of 90 years from June 8
of the present year. This is an absO-
lutte lease, the Lowell corporation as
Stunning all liabilities and acquiring all
rights of the companies owning these
roads. In consideration of the lease
the Lowell company agrees to pay on
the first days of January and July, be-
ginning with July |, 1887, to the Con-
necticut & Passumpsic railroad COM
pany the sum of $62, 800, and to the
Massawippi Valley railroad company
the sum of $4,000. This rate of pay
ment is to continue until 1897, when
the amounts are to be raised to $751;
600 and $4,000 respectively. The
Connecticut g. Passumpsic railroad is
to receive further sum of $3.50 every
three months to meet it's organization
expenses.
The Passumpsic road adopts the sys-
TEN of charging storage for baggage
for some time in vogue Oh the Boston
& Lowell road. At the expiration of
twenty four hours after date storage
charges will begin, except on baggage
which is stored Saturday night, and on
baggage which. is stored the night be-
fore a legal holiday, in which cases
ty-eight hours after date of reception
of baggage. The charge will be for
each piece of baggage % cents for the
first twenty-four hours, or fraction
thereof, after the expiration of the
above time, and 10 cents for each adj
ditiOnal twenty -four hours, or fraction
thereof, thereafter. The same system
goes into effect on the Central road
June |.
If the Boston & Maine conducts its
business in relation to passenger rates
i'm the same manner us it does on its
main line, the patrons of the road will
be denied the privilege of buying mile
age tickets. Nobody knows just what
will be done but no mileage tickets
are sold on the Boston & Maine.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-05-26
Street Ball Playing.

Rutland has passed a village ordi-
nance forbidding ball playing on the
side walks and streets of that village.
St. Johnsbury should follow suit.
Street ball players have come to be
something of a nuisance. Some of the
ladies of the village declare that it is
about as much as ones life is worth to
walk through ball-playing company
of boys or young men, and those who
have occasion to drive along the
streets can hardly tell whether horse
or driver is subjected to the greater
fright. 1t ought to be stopped. There
is certainly ground enough in this sec
ton for outdoor amusements without
invading the village streets.